Q&A with the SA Editors: May 30, 1997Posted by Soccer America on May. 30, 12:00 a.m.Robert Weiss Grand Junction, Colo.What exactly does Paul Gardner mean when he repeatedly insists that "MLS needs a successful franchise in New York"? It seems to be an argument that MLS should rig the league to ensure that the MetroStars are one of the top teams! As a native New Yorker (and a Colorado Rapids supporter), I am well ...» 0 Comments

College: SA Super-11 recruits (boys region IV)Posted by Soccer America on May. 30, 12:00 a.m.College coaches declared 1997 a banner year in Region IV recruiting as the depth and strength of the class had many calling it the best in many years. "I think you'll see three or four in this group represent the U.S. in World Cup qualifying at some point," said UCLA coach Sigi Schmid, who once again came away with the ...» 0 Comments

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College: SA Super-11 recruits (girls region IV)Posted by Soccer America on May. 30, 12:00 a.m.The 1997 season will be a new era at NCAA semifinalist Santa Clara and runner-up Notre Dame, which both lose key players from their 1996 final four campaigns. Gone are the likes of Jen Lalor and Mikka Hansen from Santa Clara, and Jen Renola and Cindy Daws from Notre Dame. But three out of the four semifinalists -- including Portland ...» 0 Comments

USA U-20 boys

The U.S. under-20 boys team, preparing for the World Youth Championship in Malaysia, lost to the Czech Republic 1-0 and tied Scotland 1-1 in its first two games at the Toulon Festival, now called the Umbro Cup. South Carolina sophomore Josh Wolff had the U.S. goal against Scotland.

USA-Paraguay: Chilavert to face U.SPosted by Soccer America on May. 29, 12:00 a.m.Paraguay, which has opened up a commanding six-point lead in the nine-team South American World Cup qualifying group, will bring just about a full squad to the United States for exhibitions against the United States June 4 in Fenton, Mo., and Guatemala in Los Angeles two days later. Included in the roster is controversial goalie Jose Luis Chilavert, who is ...» 0 Comments

League news and notes

Columbus released Argentine forward Silvio Rudman and placed rookie forward Rob Jachym on waivers. Brian McBride was placed on injured reserve for another week and is expected to return to the Crew lineup on June 7 in Tampa, the same night that Thomas Dooley is expected to make his MLS debut.... The MetroStars will play Italian ...» 0 Comments

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Soccer America Q&A: Bruce Arena Interview by Steven Goff Ernie Stewart: Living Between Two Worlds By Jaap De Groot Chad Deering Chases Promotion Interview by Duncan Irving Stokoe Wants the Wolves On the Same Page By Poul Swain The Old Lady Reigns Again In ItalyAt Last Kaiser Franz Can Enjoy His KingdomStevens' laptop makes a difference

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Soccer America Q&A: Bruce Arena Interview by Steven Goff Ernie Stewart: Living Between Two Worlds By Jaap De Groot Chad Deering Chases Promotion Interview by Duncan Irving Stokoe Wants the Wolves On the Same Page By Poul Swain The Old Lady Reigns Again In ItalyAt Last Kaiser Franz Can Enjoy His KingdomStevens' laptop makes a difference